Ballinskelligs Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Ballinskelligs experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Ballinskelligs changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in August to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ballinskelligs has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1549 mm of rainfall per year. Ballinskelligs offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (173 mm) and June (96 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Ballinskelligs serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 9°C in March to 15°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ballinskelligs.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July and August and highest during January, February, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and heavy rain overcast and no rain partly cloudy and no rainForecast for Ballinskelligs
9 m/s
6 m/s
8 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ballinskelligs in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 96 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 180 hours of sunshine.
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